SoleLab Running Shoes Insoles with Graphics - Full Length - Comfort Orthotic - Replacement Padded Inserts with Adaptive Arch and Gel Insert for Running

I've bought three pairs of these insoles, and two of another brand, from Amazon. I paid for them myself, and I'm not compensated in any way for any of my reviews.I'll cut to the chase for impatient folks...if you can get these cut correctly, they are VERY comfortable, and worth the cost.But here's the thing...they, like all other brands that are similar in design and intent, are very thick in the heel area. If you have to trim them, as I do, to fit your shoes, that means you're cutting through that very thick heel portion with scissors, or something similar to scissors. Have you ever cut a piece of foam rubber with scissors? were the sides straight after you got through doing it? No, of course not, because the material squishes together as you cut, and when you're done, it UNsquishes...leaving an edge that is rounded in shape.Well, the same thing happens with insoles. Yes, they can be cut with scissors. After fitting three pairs of these, and the two others I got for other shoes, I can say that it works MUCH better if you use something like industrial shears...like scissors for the garage. But whatever you use to cut them, you're going to have a very hard time getting the edge to match up with your shoes.In my case, the first pair of these I fit, I did what everyone else probably does...I took the thin insole from my shoes, and laid it atop these new ones, then traced out the shape. I very carefully cut the new insoles, and did a very good job of following the line pretty precisely. But, when I fit them into my shoes, I noticed that in the heel area, there was a gap between the top side of the insole and the shoe's upper. If you think about the foam rubber analogy I referred to above, you will get the idea...that 'bulge' of material left behind after the cut sticks out further than the upper surface of the insole...and it holds the upper of the shoe slightly away from the insole.The forward half of the insole is thin, and this doesn't matter. But around the back of the heel, where it's thickest, it's not only visible, it's something you can easily feel on your foot. And if you wear the shoe like that, thinking as I did that it will not bother you after a few minutes, you might wind up with a blister where your food rides that gap (as I did).To fix this, I used a Fordham tool (think professional Dremel tool) with a sanding drum, and I carefully shaped the edge of the insole, all the way around the heel, so that it matched the inside of my shoe. It was slow, and messy, and tedious, and I doubt anyone without the same level of OCD as I have would bother to take the time.On the second set (for a different pair of shoes), I thought I'd avoid this by using a razor blade instead of a scissors or shears to cut the insole. The idea here was the razor would be sharp enough to easily cut through it all, while I was able to hold it straight...since the insole wouldn't 'squish' together like it did when cutting it with shears or scissors, it wouldn't be left with a bulging edge when done. Well, this just didn't work. The soft part of the insole is much too 'gummy' to slide against a razor. It really does need to be cut with shears or scissors. So, was left to do the same laborious fitting with my rotary tool. In the end, it was worth it. Now that they fit, they work fantastically.For reference, the pair of these I use the most are in a pair of ASICs trail running shoes, which I use primarily for walking. I walk 5 miles at a 4mph pace each night, around our neighborhood. Since I walk after dark, and the sidewalks are horrible (uneven, broken, slanted), I walk on the street itself. The streets here are concrete, so it's an unforgiving surface, and the thin insoles originally in my shoes left my feet aching at best, and blistered when I'd push the pace! I'm a bigger guy, at 250 lbs, so these insoles are working for their living!!Two things...first, I don't know HOW one would go about cutting these to the correct shape while avoiding this issue. A bandsaw, perhaps, but I don't have one of those handy! I could have placed the original insole all the way to the back of the new one, and not had to cut the very back of the heel, but that's not really the proper method, AND I'd still have had to trim around the sides! The problem was just as bad on the sides as it was in the very rearward part of the insole. Maybe there is a way to do this I haven't thought of...but just cutting it with scissors as the instructions tell you isn't going to give you that great a result.Second, this is NOT exclusive to these insoles! I had the same issue with the other brand that I used for another pair of my shoes, and one for my wife. Same issue, same problem and I had to do the same thing to fix them. So, I don't want to give the impression that another brand wouldn't have this same problem...I think ANY brand that has a thick heel is going to have the same problem! So, maybe you have a way to prevent this issue...or maybe, like me, you're willing to work around it. If so, then you'll probably be happy with these...like I said, now that I have them fit correctly, they are turning out to be very comfortable.

I am in no way an “elite” runner. But I am 48 years old and I pronate like a you-know-what. So the running shoes I have to buy have these really hard blocks on the inner part of the sole. While that keeps my feet from rolling inward, it does nothing for the shock absorption or basic comfort that I like to have. I hate how my legs feel after a run outside. Until I found these babies!!Right out of the box, they fit my shoes perfectly without having to cut them. I was still doubtful because they were not “cushy and squishy” like other insoles that I have bought. They actually felt kind of stiff. But the reviews were really good so I gave them a shot.I have a Peloton treadmill that I run on and I run outside on the Texas concrete. I run about 3-4 miles a day, 5-6 times a week. No, that may not be much, but I just started running consistently a few months ago and I am more of a spin bike/ weights girl. And when I ran before, I always had shin pain and knee pain, no matter what insole inserts I tried.But now, the inserts from SoleLab have won a customer for LIFE. Not a single ache or pain in my legs since I put them in my shoes. Absolutely amazing. Apparently an insole does not have to be squishy to work! It just has to be made right!!Give them a try! They are wonderful!!

Been running for 49 years now and have been blessed with good knees, ankles, and hips. Before I start running in a new pair of shoes, the first thing I do is yank out the substandard insoles and replace with a set that has better cushion and support. These certainly do not have better cushion. In fact, they are barely as thick and cushioned as the ones I discarded. They are not flat at the heal which is an improvement and "cup" your foot at the heal, but the cushion they provide is inadequate. The advertising claims that these contain gel cushions. I guess they are referring to the light segments within the insole. Certainly does not feel or look like any gel I am familiar with. Had I not waited to insert these, I would have probably returned them. I was able to take one short run with these and have now removed them and inserted a set of Dr. S athletic inserts which are extremely cushioned.

I have enjoyed these insoles thus far. They are not the most comfortable, cushioning type of insoles. They are a bit firmer and more rigid offering decent shock absorption with a thinner design. I replaced an older pair of insoles in my Brooks running shoes with these and I'm noticing a bit more overall space in the shoe. This is likely due to the slim design and minimal cushioning offered by these insoles. All in all however they're pretty good. I would recommend them for the quality, design and price.

These are very comfortable and provide nice support without being bulky. I wear a size 5 and these have fit easily into all the shoes I've tried them in, no need to trim or anything.

After years of buying Superfeet (which always felt like a bit of a hard plastic necessary evil) I am so glad to have found these! After my last Superfeet inserts wore out, I discovered the price had gone up again and decided to see if there were any other options. At less than half the price and with a money back guarantee, I gave these a go. Not only are they super affordable, they are extremely comfortable and provide excellent support. I always hated putting superfeet in my shoes but knew I needed them. These inserts actually make my running shoes more comfortable. Go figure!Tip: visit the website before ordering on Amazon. The choices are unisex on Amazon but are designated male/female on the Solelab site.